What is the life of man! Is it not to shift from side to side? From sorrow to sorrow? To button up one cause of vexation! And unbutton another! Laurence Sterne buttonlifeman Change image and share on social
Only the brave know how to forgive; it is the most refined and generous pitch of virtue human nature can arrive at. Laurence Sterne arrivebraveforgive Change image and share on social
The most accomplished way of using books is to serve them as some people do lords; learn their titles and then brag of their acquaintance. Laurence Sterne accomplishacquaintancebook Change image and share on social
Religion which lays so many restraints upon us, is a troublesome companion to those who will lay no restraints upon themselves. Laurence Sterne companionlaylie Change image and share on social
Titles of honor are like the impressions on coins, which add no value to gold or silver, but only render brass current. Laurence Sterne addbrascoin Change image and share on social
When a man is discontented with himself, it has one advantage - that it puts him into an excellent frame of mind for making a bargain. Laurence Sterne advantagebargaindiscontented Change image and share on social
For every ten jokes you acquire a hundred enemies. Laurence Sterne acquireenemyhundred Change image and share on social
Only the brave know how to forgive... a coward never forgave; it is not in his nature. Laurence Sterne bravecowardforgive Change image and share on social
Pain and pleasure, like light and darkness, succeed each other. Laurence Sterne darknesslightpain Change image and share on social
Courtship consists in a number of quiet attentions, not so pointed as to alarm, nor so vague as not to be understood. Laurence Sterne alarmattentionconsist Change image and share on social
